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“So sorry to hear that Doris has passed away, she was such a loveable and sweet lady all of her life. When I was born, my mother named me after her....Read More »
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1 of 5 | Posted by: Doris Boulard - Nashua, NH

“I remember so many adventures with Memere by my side, whether down to street to the store or on my first plane trip, she has shared so many important...Read More »
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4 of 5 | Posted by: Jessica Moore Wilson - Lowell, MA

“I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Memere. She was a lovely woman. Our thoughts are with you John, Carol, Jessica and Beth.
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5 of 5 | Posted by: Jane and Jamie

Mrs. Doris A. (Durand) Major, 94, died Sunday morning at D'Youville Senior Care Center.
Born in Lowell, April 14, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Parmelia (Dalphond) Durand.
She was a graduate of St. Louis Grammar School. She retired from Raytheon in 1984 where she worked for many years as an assembler. She also fondly remembered her work at Megowen Educator Food Co. (the Crax), Jampa Dress Shop, and Hathaway Mens' Shirts.
She was a hard-working, generous and caring woman who will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family, friends, and neighbors. She gave to many charitable causes in Lowell and throughout the Merrimack Valley. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved telling stories about growing up and living in her hometown.
She is survived by her son, John J. Wilson and his wife, Carol C. (Cognac) Wilson; her daughter, Jeanne Wilson; her grandchildren, Ian Wilson and his partner, Kerry Murray; Jessica K. Moore Wilson and her husband, Peter Moore; and Beth Wilson-Lampro and her husband, Erick Lampro; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Wilson, Liam Wilson, and Evelyn Lampro; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces, grandnephews, and dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Hollis M. Major, and her son, Robert Wilson. She was the youngest sister of the late Annette Tobin, Swibert Durand, Leo Durand, George Durand, Alice Dalphond, Cora Analdo, Ora Fascione, Evelyn Pihl, and Raymond Durand.

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So sorry to hear that Doris has passed away, she was such a loveable and sweet lady all of her life. When I was born, my mother named me after her. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of her family, she will be greatly be missed by everyone. May she rest in peace.

Posted by: Doris Boulard - Nashua, NH - long time friend Jan 25, 2013

To Jessica and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Love you lots, Jessica!

Posted by: Nancy Moore - Holland, MA - Jessica's Aunt Jan 15, 2013

I met your lovely grandmother in November. I am sorry for your loss, am thinking of you and your family.

I remember so many adventures with Memere by my side, whether down to street to the store or on my first plane trip, she has shared so many important moments with me. She has shaped the lives of all of us who were so lucky to be related to her. I love you, Memere!

I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Memere. She was a lovely woman. Our thoughts are with you John, Carol, Jessica and Beth.

Posted by: Jane and Jamie Jan 15, 2013

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I am the oldest daughter of Mary "Edna" Major and only met two of my male cousins when I worked at Fred. C. Church in Lowell. I am not looking to connect with them except to say that I am sorry for their loss and would welcome a call or email from them. I recall that "Butch" worked for either the State of MA or the City of Lowell back in the early 70's. I now live in Nashua, my hometown and have included my email address below. My cellphone number is 603-320-8721.